SeasonMapMexico City vs New York: which is better, month by month
Mexico City beats New York in 9 of 12 months — its lead peaks in January (92 vs 50) — while New York wins May to June; they are within 3 points in September.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Mexico City vs New York — all 12 months
| Month | Mexico City | New York | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 92Snice, dry | 50Dcold, rainy, reliable snow | Mexico City | 42 |
| February | 92Swarm, dry | 59Dcold, rainy, reliable snow | Mexico City | 33 |
| March | 90Swarm, dry | 65Ccold, rainy, clean air | Mexico City | 25 |
| April | 88Awarm, a little rain | 77Bcool, rainy | Mexico City | 11 |
| May | 84Ahot, a little rain, poor air quality | 88Anice, rainy | New York | 4 |
| June | 81Awarm, soaked | 86Awarm, a little rain | New York | 5 |
| July | 84Awarm, soaked, muggy air | 69Chot, soaked | Mexico City | 15 |
| August | 82Awarm, soaked, muggy air | 73Bhot, rainy | Mexico City | 9 |
| September | 81Awarm, soaked, muggy air | 84Awarm, rainy, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| October | 89Awarm, rainy, muggy air | 80Anice, rainy, clean air | Mexico City | 9 |
| November | 93Swarm, dry | 68Ccool, rainy, clean air | Mexico City | 25 |
| December | 92Snice, dry | 54Dcold, rainy | Mexico City | 38 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is January (92 vs 50). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.